FICTION 5-7
Bertha’s work she and her unlikely robo-bird sidekick venture into the wild to investigate.
SERIES
Dirty Bertie Alan MacDonald, David Roberts (illus) Wild! 14th March, pb, eb, £5.99, 9781788956451 Bertie looks after stick-in- the-mud Mr Weakly on an activity day, joins Gran for her driving lessons and embarks on a bedroom makeover to remember. Pets and Pests 4th July, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781788957090 Collection for fans of the world’s grubbiest trouble magnet.
The Hero Puppy Holly Webb, Sophy Williams (illus) 11th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781788956499 Billie’s puppy is trapped all alone as the house begins to fill with floodwater.
Keisha Jones is a Force of Nature! Natalie Denny, Chante Timothy (illus) 1st February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781788956635 When news of trees being sacrificed for a new car park reaches Keisha the Bee Squad has its next cause: to save the VITs—the Very Important Trees.
Macmillan Children’s Books
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Astrid and the Space Cadets Alex T Smith pb, eb, £7.99, 97810350197 The Famous Five in Space—except there are four of them. Illustrated chapter books are perfect for newly confident readers. Attack of the Snailiens! 7th March, 48 Race From Planet Peril 18th July, 79
The Jeweller’s Apprentice Axel Scheffler 7th March, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781529043822 From the illustrator of The Gruffalo an animal story about friendship, honesty and working together.
Nosy Crow SERIES
Lola and Larch Sinead O’Hart, Rachel Seago (illus) pb, eb, £6.99, 978180513 Filled with fun, friendship, family and naughty fairies, this nicely
illustrated new series is a great comfort read
Sahar Haghgoo (illus) 11th April, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781839947995 The technicolour adventures of Princess Minna are exciting, reassuring and full of fun and contain the perfect amount of peril.
Lola and Larch Fix a Fairy Forest 14th March, vol 1 1021 Lola and Larch Save the Sunshine Spell 4th July, vol 2 2677
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Press Start! Thomas Flintham pb, eb, £6.99, 978180513 Full-colour graphic novels for and about kids who love gaming. Sunny and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time.
Super Rabbit Boy Blasts Off! 1st February, vol 5 1243 Super Rabbit Boy’s Mega Quest! 4th July, vol 6 2271
Zoe’s Rescue Zoo: The Worried Wombat Amelia Cobb, Sophy Williams (illus) 1st February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781839949098 Another fantastic title in the series for young animal lovers, gorgeously illustrated throughout.
Orchard Books SERIES
Pixie Magic Daisy Meadows pb, eb, £6.99, 97814083675 Enchanting new series packed with friendship, fun and creativity from the author of Rainbow Magic. Each book features a different pixie with a special talent for magical crafts.
Pippin and the Birthday Bake 14th March, vol 1 44 Lacey and the Enchanted Thimble 4th July, vol 2 68
SERIES
Rainbow Magic: Te Water Sports Fairies Daisy Meadows pb, eb, £5.99, 9781408369 Rainbow Magic fans can set sail with Rachel, Kirsty, Gracie and Khadijah as the Water Sports Fairies.
1: Helen the Sailing Fairy 9th May, vol 1 548
2: Aria the Synchro Fairy 9th May, vol 2 562
Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise Adeola Sokunbi, Adeola Sokunbi (illus) 6th June, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781805132318 Accessible, illustrated chapter book series where creativity offers a solution to first worries.
Pocket Unicorns: The Perfect Party Julie Sykes,
Linda Chapman, Amélie Videlo (illus) 9th May, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781839943164 The best daydreams become real in these beautifully sunny, magical adventures from the creators of Unicorn Academy.
Princess Minna: The Giant Beanstalk Kirsty Applebaum,
3: Yasmeen the Canoeing Fairy 18th July, vol 3 586 4: Keiko the Diving Fairy 18th July, vol 4 609
Rainbow Magic: Nur the Vlogger Fairy Daisy Meadows 14th March, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781408369401 Trendy new character in the series that has sold more than 40 million copies.
SERIES
Tiger Warrior Maisie Chan pb, eb, £6.99, 978140837 Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a... schoolboy? Thrilling action-adventure series that dazzles with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac. For readers 6+. Fight for the Cursed Unicorn 1st February, vol 1 0971
MEET BRAND NEW
COLOUR FICTION FROM AWARD-WINNING
AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR MATTY LONG, THE CREATOR OF
SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST
When Croaky Hopper joins the Woggle Scouts,
he gets more than he bargains for. Instead of bake sales and craſting, Croaky’s whisked away on an expedition to search for a Sasquatch! Suddenly the excitable
young frog is thrust into the kind of daring escapade he’s always dreamed of, and best of all,
he’s got new friends to share the adventure with.
February 2024–July 2024
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5+
9780192785183 | PB | £6.99
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